[WIP] Depth charge surface effect

SkyBaron · 03-23-11, 10:42 PM

This is my first try at modding something for SH4. I always missed that water surface "disc" effect when DCs exploded that was present in SH3 but didn't show up in SH4. I couldn't find a mod that fixed that so I decided to see if I could make the effect work in SH4 and by (lots of) trial and error

and a bit of luck I got something similar to work in SH4. The effect itself was already present, I just had to tweak it so it would show up.

It's just an eye candy mod, and far from perfect, but I think it adds a more realistic touch to the explosions.

This is the default depth charge effect (very plain):

With "water surface effect" on (more dramatic!)

Air Attack:

DC attack:

A short video of a DC attack on a doomed Gato:

I'm still tweaking a few files and when I'm done I'll post them here. It's a small way to give back to the modding community that helps making the game more enjoyable!

-------------- 1.0 Released

The mod should now work with shells and bullets also:

NOTE: This effect should work with TMO 2.1, 2.2 and 2.5. It won't be compatible with any mod that changes particles.dat or Materials.dat!

Download link:

www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=3777

There are two folders, JSGME ready:

Splash_effect_DC_bombs_bullets_shells_1.0_for_TMO2 ---> Effects on depth charge, bomb, bullet and shell splashes

Splash_effect_DC_bombs_only_1.0_for_TMO2 ---> Effects on depth charge and bomb splashes only

There are a couple of issues:

- Just like the Sun halo and the explosion effect when planes hit the water surface, you will be able to see this effect through objects:

For what I understand this is an original SH4 bug. If you can live with that, fine, if not I hope some of the more experienced modders can fix this bug!

- Sometimes some of the effects won't show up if you change camera views when an explosion(DC or bombs) is about to happen or if the explosions are far away. But most of the time it works fine.

If you wish you can tweak the effects' bitmap by editing the texture file DC_halo.dds to your liking.

Hope you guys enjoy it!

Diablo2 · 03-23-11, 11:36 PM

Your link has my security going crazy, crashed my browser..

Mescator · 03-24-11, 01:50 AM

That looks sweet! Nice work, i'll be very interested in this once you finish it

03-24-11, 02:11 AM

Hi

Quote:

Your link has my security going crazy, crashed my browser

mine to.

But this looks good candy eye to me.

Jan Kyster · 03-24-11, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewCaptain

...It's just an eye candy mod, and far from perfect...

Just? You're being way too modest - this looks great!

Same "complaints" about the link - all it do, is offering a download to play Casino Poker...

Youtube? and for download maybe MediaFire instead?

Looking forward to this... maybe?!

SkyBaron · 03-24-11, 09:05 AM

Sorry about the link guys. It's been fixed and it's in HD now!

Jan Kyster · 03-24-11, 09:59 AM

Much better!

And mod looks awesome! Very authentic! Excellent work!

Download link not found...

keltos01 · 03-24-11, 10:49 AM

looks really nice !

keltos

Diablo2 · 03-24-11, 11:49 AM

Thanks i like it.

vickers03 · 03-24-11, 12:39 PM

thanks

one of the best sh3 effects is back!

Jan Kyster · 03-24-11, 02:01 PM

Silly suggestion: maybe use a scaled-down version for shell splashes??

Psst! Keltos! http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=1624065&postcount=212

Hylander_1314 · 03-24-11, 04:48 PM

Great looking effect! Just need to figure out how to get the water in the surrounding area of the DC explosion to rise before the column shoots up.

TheBeast · 03-24-11, 08:12 PM

I think I have seen this procussion effect for the DC detonation before Splash Column rising up in some MOD before. Water bubble in huge circle then splash happens about 1 second later. It was very good but I have not been able to find it when looking for it.

Maybe it was in SH3.

Maybe it was just wishful thinking...

SkyBaron · 03-24-11, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Kyster

Silly suggestion: maybe use a scaled-down version for shell splashes??

Actually I was also working on that! For machine gun bullets and shells as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBeast

I think I have seen this procussion effect for the DC detonation before Splash Column rising up in some MOD before. Water bubble in huge circle then splash happens about 1 second later. It was very good but I have not been able to find it when looking for it.

Maybe it was in SH3.

Maybe it was just wishful thinking...

I looked everywhere on the SH4 forum but couldn't find any mod that had this effect. There were a few threads talking about it though. If you find it let me know!

TorpX · 03-25-11, 01:29 AM

Looks good. I presume you will do the same thing for bombs?

03-23-11, 10:42 PM	#1
SkyBaron Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Atlantic Posts: 262 Downloads: 673 Uploads: 2	[REL] Depth charge surface effect for TMO This is my first try at modding something for SH4. I always missed that water surface "disc" effect when DCs exploded that was present in SH3 but didn't show up in SH4. I couldn't find a mod that fixed that so I decided to see if I could make the effect work in SH4 and by (lots of) trial and error and a bit of luck I got something similar to work in SH4. The effect itself was already present, I just had to tweak it so it would show up. It's just an eye candy mod, and far from perfect, but I think it adds a more realistic touch to the explosions. This is the default depth charge effect (very plain): With "water surface effect" on (more dramatic!) Air Attack: DC attack: A short video of a DC attack on a doomed Gato: I'm still tweaking a few files and when I'm done I'll post them here. It's a small way to give back to the modding community that helps making the game more enjoyable! -------------- 1.0 Released The mod should now work with shells and bullets also: NOTE: This effect should work with TMO 2.1, 2.2 and 2.5. It won't be compatible with any mod that changes particles.dat or Materials.dat! Download link: www.subsim.com/radioroom/downloads.php?do=file&id=3777 There are two folders, JSGME ready: Splash_effect_DC_bombs_bullets_shells_1.0_for_TMO2 ---> Effects on depth charge, bomb, bullet and shell splashes Splash_effect_DC_bombs_only_1.0_for_TMO2 ---> Effects on depth charge and bomb splashes only There are a couple of issues: - Just like the Sun halo and the explosion effect when planes hit the water surface, you will be able to see this effect through objects: For what I understand this is an original SH4 bug. If you can live with that, fine, if not I hope some of the more experienced modders can fix this bug! - Sometimes some of the effects won't show up if you change camera views when an explosion(DC or bombs) is about to happen or if the explosions are far away. But most of the time it works fine. If you wish you can tweak the effects' bitmap by editing the texture file DC_halo.dds to your liking. Hope you guys enjoy it! __________________ Last edited by SkyBaron; 11-04-12 at 06:57 PM. Reason: New subsim link

03-24-11, 09:05 AM	#6
SkyBaron Lieutenant Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Atlantic Posts: 262 Downloads: 673 Uploads: 2	Sorry about the link guys. It's been fixed and it's in HD now! __________________

03-24-11, 10:49 AM	#8
keltos01 Silent Hunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milan Italy Posts: 4,999 Downloads: 114 Uploads: 18	looks really nice ! keltos __________________ "Honorable Builder of Sinking Ships"

03-24-11, 04:48 PM	#12
Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Great looking effect! Just need to figure out how to get the water in the surrounding area of the DC explosion to rise before the column shoots up. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------

03-24-11, 08:12 PM	#13
TheBeast The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,533 Downloads: 876 Uploads: 23	I think I have seen this procussion effect for the DC detonation before Splash Column rising up in some MOD before. Water bubble in huge circle then splash happens about 1 second later. It was very good but I have not been able to find it when looking for it. Maybe it was in SH3. Maybe it was just wishful thinking... __________________ Fear me! I am, TheBeastBelow SHIV-MediaFire \| SHV-MediaFire

03-23-11, 11:36 PM	#2
Diablo2 Mate Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 51 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Your link has my security going crazy, crashed my browser..

03-24-11, 01:50 AM	#3
Mescator Soundman Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 141 Downloads: 49 Uploads: 0	That looks sweet! Nice work, i'll be very interested in this once you finish it

03-24-11, 09:59 AM	#7
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Much better! And mod looks awesome! Very authentic! Excellent work! Download link not found...

03-24-11, 11:49 AM	#9
Diablo2 Mate Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 51 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Thanks i like it.

03-24-11, 12:39 PM	#10
vickers03 Grey Wolf Join Date: May 2007 Location: germany Posts: 970 Downloads: 705 Uploads: 37	thanks one of the best sh3 effects is back!

03-24-11, 02:01 PM	#11
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	Silly suggestion: maybe use a scaled-down version for shell splashes?? Psst! Keltos! http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showpost.php?p=1624065&postcount=212

03-25-11, 01:29 AM	#15
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Looks good. I presume you will do the same thing for bombs?